Incognito not happy with length of NFL review

Incognito not happy with length of NFL review

Incognito, who is set to become a free agent after being suspended the majority of last season due to allegations of locker room harassment, called out the firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP for the length of an NFL-appointed investigation that could have consequences on his future in the league.

The NFL hired attorney Ted Wells of the firm to lead the investigation regarding Jonathan Martin’s claim of workplace misconduct.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind — Really taking your time on this one. Not like my career and life have been in the balance for 3 months.

Earlier in the week, reports surfaced that Wells’ report would be finalized and made public by the end of this week. Through a statement issued by the firm, that report was disputed:

“The news media information that Ted Wells’ report would be issued to the NFL and public on Thursday of this week was incorrect. Mr. Wells informed the NFL before the Super Bowl that he expected his report to be completed and issued either late next week or early the following week. Mr. Wells continues to be in full control of the timing of the report.”

Incognito does have a point; this investigation has taken a long time to complete. Wells had time to interview witnesses multiple times and has been piecing together his conclusions.

Although Incognito has a point, it’s probably not the wisest move to question the leadership of the investigation that will impact his career. It’s unlikely that Incognito’s tweet will have an adverse effect on Wells’ report, but it’s a bold move either way.

The narrative throughout the review process has been that Wells has been in charge of all facets of the investigation. The last sentence of the statement proves that to be true. Wells wants to dictate the message and tone of the investigation, and he won’t let Incognito’s tweet change that.